Life zones and habitat: Montane and subalpine; moist areas on hillsides, meadows.
Plant: Erect perennial 16 to 32 inches tall, single or a few stems, may have long hairs.
Leaves:Lanceolate, toothed edges, 3 to 6 inches long near base; alternate and much smaller and stalkless upward.
Inflorescence: Small, nodding, composite flower heads about 1/2-inch across in clusters of 2 to 12 heads, each with many yellow disk florets enclosed by phyllaries, green early and becoming dark purple later in the season; no rays.
References: Descr. adapted from www.americansouthwest.net and SEINet.

Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine; rocky areas, talus, crevices, outcrops.
Plant: Short perennial up to 12 inches tall, multiple, leafy stems.
Leaves:Ovate, thick-stem leaves, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches long, and coarsely-toothed edges; edges and teeth may be purple-tinged.
Inflorescence: Composite flower heads about 1-1/2 inch across in small clusters (1 to 4 heads), each with 8 to 15 yellow rays around the central yellow/brown disk florets. Buds are purplish. References: Descr. adapted from www.americansouthwest.net and Flora of North America.

Life zones and habitat: Montane and subalpine. Dryer areas in rocky, moderately disturbed sites and coniferous forests.
Plant: Perennial up to 20 inches tall; single to several stems.
Leaves:Obovate or oblanceolate, green to light-green, prominent center vein, smooth or toothed edges. Basal leaves about 4 inches long on long, winged petioles; stem leaves fewer, much shorter and alternate.
Inflorescence: Clusters of 8 to 24 or more blossoms in corymb arrays; each about an inch across with 8 to 10 narrow yellow rays; center with darker yellow disk florets.
References: Descr. adapted from SEINet.